Matthias was my great-grandfather. He was born on Oct 24,1828. His parents died when he was 24 years of age. After serving 3 years in the army, he came to the US. (1854)He married Anna on Mar 3, 1854. They lived in the Rochester, NY area until about 1859. They can be located in McGregor, Iowa in 1860. By 1864 they were in the Bellechester, MN area. They came to the Tyler, MN area in 1880 where they spent the rest of their lives. I do have more history on this family. Would be glad to share with you.